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USER MANUAL

MOBILE SHOWER COMMODES

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Thank you for choosing this Stainless Steel Commode from our Aspire Mobile Shower Commode Range.

This product has been specifically designed to offer comfort, support and safety.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Safety Precautions

3. Product Overview

4. Unpacking & Inspection

5. Assembly Instructions

6. Operation

7. Accessories

8. Troubleshooting

9. Cleaning

10. Service & Maintenance

11. Specifications

12. Warranty

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Aspire Mobile Shower Commode range is designed for a healthcare environment such as a facility or hospital. The commodes have a fabricated stainless steel frame and utlise plastic and PU components of various material specifications.

Clinical Applications and Area of UseThese commodes are appropriate for adult patient care and should only be used under the instruction of a carer or health professional.

Key Features

• Maximum Safe Working Load (SWL) of 200kg, 250kg & 400kg (dependent on model)

• Attendant propelled and self propelled options available

• Height adjustability to accommodate different users (TIS model only)

• Stainless steel finish

• Swing back safety arms for ease of cleaning and transfer

• Soft PU seat range in open or closed variations (sold separately)

• Easy slide weight bearing platform or swing away legrest options available

• Access trough with improved over toilet clearance for easy hygiene access

• 8º - 18º backrest angle ensures patient comfort

• Angle adjustable backrest (swing away models only) for improved seating comfort

• Ultra low seat height of 590mm or down to 490mm when customised (swing away models only)

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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

It is important that this User Manual is read in its entirety prior to using the commode. The manual is designed to ensure that users are equipped with the information required to competently and responsibly operate this commode.

It is recommended that the User Manual be kept in an easily accessible place for quick reference. If required, Aspire product specialists can provide additional training.

All warnings and cautions within this manual should be strictly adhered to. Failure to do so could result in harm to the patient or operator.

Warnings highlighted throughout this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or conditions which if not followed correctly could result in serious injury or fatality.

Cautions highlighted throughout this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or conditions, which if not followed correctly could result in equipment damage or failure.

GENERAL

• This commode is designed to be used indoors

• Suitable for wet areas but not pools

• The clinically qualified person responsible should consider the age, size and condition of the patient before using the commode

• The maximum user weight is 200kg, 250kg or 400kg (dependent on model)

• ALWAYS check with your healthcare professional prior to using this commode.

• ALWAYS apply the brakes when the commode is stationary.

• ALWAYS ensure brakes remain locked when transferring into or out of the commode.

• ALWAYS ensure that the legrests are swung away when transferring into and out of the commode.

• ALWAYS ensure that attendant and patient limbs are free from potential entrapment areas before operating any functions.

• DO NOT stand on the product.

• DO NOT use outdoors.

• DO NOT use this product without reading the user manual in its entirety.

• DO NOT use if defective.

• DO NOT make any changes or modifications to this product without consultation from your Aspire Dealer.

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3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Aspire Mobile Shower Commode range is designed specifically for the Aged Care and Hospital environments. Please take time to familiarise yourself with key components shown below:

Swing back Safety Arms

Swing back Safety Arms

Adjustable Safety Arms

Adjustable Safety Arms

Self Propelled Wheels (selected models only)

Access trough with improved over toilet clearance for easy hygiene access

Swing Away Legrests

Adjustable Height Legrests

4 x Stainless Steel Lockable Castors


Soft PU Seat (Sold Seperately)


SWING AWAY LEGREST MODELS

WEIGHT BEARING PLATFORM MODELS

Access trough with improved over toilet clearance for easy hygiene access

Easy-Slide Weight Bearing Platform

Self Propelled Wheels (selected models only)

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TILT & RECLINE MODELS

Backrest Recline & Tilt in Space Functionality

Swing Back Safety Arms

Deep Access Trough for Hygiene Management

Swing Away Legrests (Elevating Optional)



4. UNPACKING & INSPECTIONAspire Mobile Shower Commodes come packaged in 1 box for maximum protection. Check box to ensure no components are missing and contact Aidacare if this occurs on 1300 133 120.

• Commode frame with backrest, safety arms & locking castors

• Swing away legrests (pair)

• User manual (in plastic bag)

• Seat mounting hardware (in plastic bag)

• Open or closed seat

• Pan carrier

• Commode bowl/bed pan

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SWING AWAY LEGREST MODELSIN CARTON

IN CARTON

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SOLD SEPARATELY

SOLD SEPARATELYSeat height adjustment

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• Commode frame with backrest, safety arms & locking castors




• Pan carrier


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WEIGHT BEARING PLATFORM MODELSTILT & RECLINE MODELS

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• Commode frame with backrest, safety arms, locking castors

• Swing away legrests (pair)




• Pan carrier


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IN CARTON

SOLD SEPARATELY

SOLD SEPARATELY

IN CARTON

IN CARTON

IN CARTON

SOLD SEPARATELY

SOLD SEPARATELY

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• Commode frame with backrest, safety arms, locking castors

• Swing away legrests (swing away legrest models only) (pair)



• Self propelling kit (wheels, brakes & anti-tippers)


• Pan carrier


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5. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1 Remove commode from box & clear away all packaging materials.

Step 3

Attach legrests into lugs mounted on commode frame & tighten with screws underneath top lug

Step 5

Slide in pan carrier & bowl (sold separately).

Step 2

Detach screws that are fitted into backrest, swing arms and backrest into position and secure in place with screws.

Step 4

Using seat mounting hardware, affix the seat (sold seperately) to the top of the frame and screw in place until tight

SWING AWAY LEGREST MODELSIN CARTON

IN CARTON

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SOLD SEPARATELY

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WEIGHT BEARING PLATFORM MODELS


Step 2

Raise backrest into desired position , it will click into place when secure. Slide in top frame and secure with C Clips

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TILT & RECLINE MODELS

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Attach legrests into lugs mounted on commode frame & tighten with screws underneath top lug 4

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Using seat mounting hardware, affix the seat (sold seperately) to the top of the frame and screw in place until tight.

Step 6

Remove locking pin from frame , insert through centre of wheel , mount brake with clamp onto each side of frame detach rear castors and replace with anti-tippers.

SELF PROPELLING MODELS 6. OPERATION

Activating the Locking Castors - Attendant Propelled Models

• To engage, press the ON lever down with your foot

• To disengage, press the OFF lever down with your foot

Installing the Commode Seat (sold separately)

• Place seat onto top of frame and align along guides

• Using tri-wheel mounting kit (supplied with commode) screw the tri-wheels firmly into place until seat is secured onto the frame

Activating the Brakes - Self Propelled Models

• Push down and forward on the black hand levers on both sides of the commode to lock rear wheels in place

• Pull back on the hand lever to disengage brakes

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Attach legrests into lugs mounted on commode frame & tighten with screws underneath top lug (swing away legrest models only).

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Installing & Removing Pan Carrier & Commode Bowl/Pan (sold separately)

• Holding the handle of pan carrier, insert the front end into the mounting rails at the rear of the commode

• Place commode bowl or pan into pan carrier before sliding pan carrier underneath seat

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Adjusting the Legrests (Swing Away Legrest Models Only)

• Lift and swing the legrests to desired position

• If the user wishes to vacate the chair, swing the footrests outwards for clearance. They can be completely removed by removing locking screw & lifting upwards

Backrest Angle Adjustment (All models except 600mm Weight Bearing and 450/530mm TIS)

• Backrest adjustment is facilitated by re positioning the offset washer, located on plate that connects the backrest to the seating support 1 . There is 10° of angle adjustment available (8° or 18°).

• Using a 5mm Allen key and 10mm Shift lever, loosen two bolts 2 on either side of the commode.

• Rotate the offset washer on either side of the commode 3 , adjust the backrest to the desired position, lock in place on either side of the commode.

Using Safety Armrests

• Swing armrests to desired position and ensure spring pin locks into place

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING

Fault Cause Solution

Difficulty in removing/adjusting footrests

Build up of material in receivers

• Remove footrests, clean receivers and footrest mounts

Difficulty adjusting the seat height

Build up of material in seat frame adjustment point

• Remove upper from lower frame and clean thoroughly

Difficulty in maneuvering castors

Build up of dirt between fork and castor

• Clean castors thoroughly

Difficulty in adjusting commode seat

Build up of material between frame and seat

• Remove seat and clean thoroughly

Should problems persist contact Aspire Service on 1300 133 120.

7. ACCESSORIES

Open SeatBTC066600 - 460mmBTC066750 - 530mmBTC066800 - 600mm

Commode Bowl Carrier BTC066400 -

460 - 600mm Commodes

Adjustable Thoracic Support WCA867010

Advanced Headrest BTC067050

Adjustable Pelvic StrapBTC067100

Stump/Footrest SupportBTC067105

Self Propelling Conversion Kit

BTC082900

Elevating LegrestsBTC067110 - Left

BTC067115 - Right

Adjustable IV PoleBTC067103

Closed SeatBTC066700 - 460mm

Oxygen Bottle Carrier BTC067200

Hand Made Pressure Reducing Seat - 460mm BTC089130 - Open Front

BTC089140 - Closed FrontBTC089150 - Open Left

BTC089160 - Open Right

Armrest - Padded Offset BTC067000

Commode Bowl & Bed Pan

BTC081610 - Bowl & Lid BTT151800 - Bed Pan

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10. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

To prolong the working life of the commode and for trouble free operation it is recommended that routine inspections should be performed by a person who is suitably qualified and well acquainted with the design, use and care of Aspire Mobile Shower Commodes.

If inspection reveals that the safety of the commode is compromised in any way, it should be IMMEDIATELY WITHDRAWN FROM SERVICE, tagged as such and the owner notified, until repair or replacement has occurred.

Inspection:

A visual and functional inspection should be performed monthly and every time the commode changes user.

• Visually inspect mechanical components: Can you see damage, chips or deformation to the frame, armrests, seat, backrest, legrests or commode bowl?

• Are the castors, wheels and brakes functioning as they should?

• Are all frame securement hand wheels present and tightened?

11. SPECIFICATIONS

200kg

200kg

200kg

200kg

400kg

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200kg

200kg

200kg

250kg

250kg

200kg

200kg

560mm

560mm

560mm

560mm

560mm

560mm

560mm

560mm

560mm

460-

620mm

460-

620mm

560mm

560mm

590mm

590mm

590mm

590mm

590mm

490-

590mm

490-

590mm

490-

590mm

490-

590mm

460-

630mm

460-

630mm

490-

590mm

490-

590mm

225mm

225mm

225mm

225mm

290mm

225mm

225mm

225mm

225mm

275mm

275mm

225mm

225mm

305mm

305mm

305mm

305mm

300mm

305mm

305mm

305mm

305mm

900mm

900mm

305mm

305mm

995mm

995mm

995mm

995mm

995mm

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995mm

895 -

995mm

995mm

995mm

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1485mm

1315-

1485mm

995mm

995mm

535mm

665mm

605mm

735mm

725mm

535mm

665mm

675mm

805mm

560mm

630mm

605mm

735mm

460mm

460mm

530mm

530mm

600mm

460mm

460mm

600mm

600mm

460mm

530mm

530mm

530mm

BTC066000 Attendant Propelled - WB Platform

BTC066200 Self Propelled - WB Platform


BTC066055 Self Propelled - WB Platform


BTC065900 Attendant Propelled - Swing Away

Footrests

BTC066100 Self Propelled - Swing Away

Footrests

BTC061300 Attendant Propelled - Swing Away

Footrests

BTC061305 Self Propelled - Swing Away

Footrests

BTC066030 Attendant Propelled - Tilt &

Recline

BTC066040Attendant Propelled - Tilt &

Recline

BTC066060Attendant Propelled - Swing Away

BTC066065Self Propelled - Swing Away

OVERALL HEIGHT

BACKREST HEIGHT

ARMREST HEIGHT

UNIT WEIGHT S.W.L

ANTERIOR SEAT HEIGHT

POSTERIOR SEAT HEIGHT

SEAT WIDTH

OVERALL WIDTH

OVERALL HEIGHT

BACKREST HEIGHT

ARMREST HEIGHT

UNIT WEIGHT S.W.L



SEAT WIDTH

OVERALL WIDTH

OVERALL HEIGHT

BACKREST HEIGHT

ARMREST HEIGHT

UNIT WEIGHT S.W.L



SEAT WIDTH

OVERALL WIDTH

OVERALL HEIGHT

BACKREST HEIGHT

ARMREST HEIGHT

UNIT WEIGHT S.W.L



SEAT WIDTH

OVERALL WIDTH

OVERALL HEIGHT

BACKREST HEIGHT

ARMREST HEIGHT

UNIT WEIGHT S.W.L



SEAT WIDTH

OVERALL WIDTH

OVERALL HEIGHT

BACKREST HEIGHT

ARMREST HEIGHT

UNIT WEIGHT S.W.L



SEAT WIDTH

OVERALL WIDTH

OVERALL HEIGHT

BACKREST HEIGHT

ARMREST HEIGHT

UNIT WEIGHT S.W.L



SEAT WIDTH

OVERALL WIDTHSEAT

HEIGHTOVERALLHEIGHT

SEAT TO TOP OF BACK

SEAT WIDTH

SEAT DEPTH

DISTANCE FROM WALL S.W.LUSER HEIGHT

GUIDE

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OVERALL DEPTH

OVERALL WIDTH

*Swing away model are only adjustable when customised

9. CLEANING

WARNING

Note: It is strongly recommended that protective clothing be used when cleaning.

• Frame and metal components - Always keep the commode clean for greater comfort and long-lasting performance. Clean stainless steel components with water and a mild detergent. Wipe dry.

• Brakes - The braking effect depends on the state of the tyre tread. Excessive dirt build-up may negatively affect the application of the brakes. If necessary, clean tyres with a small brush to remove dust and waste.

• Seat and backrest padding - Easy clean material that can be washed with water and neutral soap/detergent.

• Commode Bowl - Remove and clean with water and a neutral soap/detergent.

CAUTION

Do not use abrasive Hypocarbonate or Phenolic compounds or pads.

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12. WARRANTY

Warranty

Aspire Mobile Shower Commodes come with a five year corrosion resistance warranty on the external frame surface. If the product surface becomes damaged this will void the warranty. A general one year warranty also applies covering faulty workmanship or defective materials. This warranty is valid for twelve months from the original purchase date, and to the original customer.

Aidacare is bound by Australian Consumer Law in respect to ‘Warranty against Defects’ on this product. A copy of the Aidacare ‘Warranty against Defects’ statement is available at www.aidacare.com.au. Please contact Aidacare directly for support in regard to warranty matters on 1300 133 120.

Aidacare does not warrant against faults caused by incorrect use, unauthorised modification or any situation that could not be deemed as fair wear and tear.

The warranty on this product is a back to base warranty and does not cover any freight costs pertaining to the return of any items under warranty. Aidacare acknowledges and conforms to all ACCC guidelines around consumer rights. For further information contact Aidacare 1300 133 120.

Aidacare will not guarantee the safety and the correct functioning of the product in the case that any of the original components have been changed or modified and or replaced with non–original Aspire approved parts. If any faults are detected upon receiving the product please phone Aidacare to arrange a replacement. Any faults that are detected during normal use should be reported to Aidacare immediately to determine if warranty conditions apply and organise repair and/or replacement as applicable.

For servicing, preventative maintenance and any other questions regarding this or any other Aidacare product please contact:

Aidacare Pty LtdBuilding 3A, 1 Moorebank Avenue, Moorebank NSW 2170T – 1300 133 120W – www.aidacare.com.auE – [email protected]

Spare parts list available on request.

MANUFACTURED AND IMPORTED BY:

AIDACARE PTY LTD

Building 3A, 1 Moorebank Avenue,

Moorebank NSW 2170

www.aidacare.com.au

1300 133 120

MADE IN PRC

ASUM22.28 280721

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